What A Wonderful World this will be when we reach Page 1000 as worldwide celebrations will commence, confetti will be thrown, kisses will be given, and all will be right with the world.
Stuart, your little infatuation for TheDude is very cute. But let it go. He is not involved here. The rules are:
-Your clue may be a word, proper name, or phrase (which for some is a very long-winded phrase). This game has evolved mightily from when it started and if people (Silkie) want to be long-winded and if people (Silkie) want to provide long clues, that's fine, as long as the clue is highlighted (I believe it's Yekimi who capitalizes his clues, which is fine) and that the contribution itself is a well-constructed sentence which, unfortunately, some people (Silkie) can't/don't do on occasion and for which they are chastised as someone was just a couple of days ago.
-The only other rule is TheDude Rule. TheDude doesn't follow the simple rule of highlighting a clue. So, TheDude Rule states that you may choose your own clue from his post, use his entire post, or that you may create a new post altogether and completely ignore TheDude's post.
It's that simple.
TFWG thanks you for your support and once again extends a hearty welcome back from the North Carolina hinterlands.